About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission seeks proposals from qualified consultants to develop and administer the promotional examination process for Park Police Divisions in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. The required scope includes conducting job analyses and developing and administering written examinations and assessment center exercises for promotions to sergeant, lieutenant, and captain across a one-year contract period. Only USA organizations are eligible to bid for offsite performance. Interested offerors must RSVP by noon on November 10, 2026, to attend a virtual pre-proposal conference on November 12, 2026, and must submit all questions by November 18, 2026. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on December 11, 2026, submitted digitally via email or OpenGov, with cost proposals uploaded as separate PDF files. An evaluation committee will assess proposals, allocating up to 40 points for key personnel qualifications and relevant development experience, with higher price scores awarded to lower costs. Submissions must also include required compliance attachments, such as the Proposal Declaration, Insurance Checklist, and draft contract.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
- Solicitation No.
- 47-120
Scope of work
- Perform job analyses for the ranks of Park Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain
- Provide a comprehensive job analysis report consistent with professional and legal guidelines
- Develop question and answer pools and assemble written examinations consisting of multiple choice and true/false questions
- Prepare examination preparation guides with sample questions and reading lists for eligible officers
- Administer written examinations and conduct candidate review and discussion sessions
- Provide, develop, and reproduce rating guidelines, assessor forms, and exercise performance records
- Select and train qualified external police agency assessors approved by the Human Resources Director
- Conduct candidate orientations covering written examination and assessment center objectives and procedures
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications/Experience in development of Park Police Promotional Examination/References of Offeror’s Key Personnel | 0- 40 |
| Unspecified technical criterion | 0- 25 |
Minimum qualifications
- Must have at least 5 years of demonstrated organizational experience
- Project lead must have minimum 5 years of experience in public safety testing, including 3 years supervising exam development
- Team must include certified consultants with experience evaluating police personnel
- Proven track record of creating exams that withstand legal challenges
- Demonstrated ability to administer exams for 50+ candidates and implement secure anti-cheating protocols
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal (Attachment B)
- Schedule of Labor Categories
- Proposal Declaration Form (Attachment D)
- Insurance Check List (Attachment E)
- Nondiscrimination in Subcontracting (Attachment G)
- Subconsultant Utilization Report (Attachment H)
- Signed Addenda
- Financial Statements, Profit and Loss Statement, and Balance Sheet for last 2 years if price exceeds threshold
- Objections to Draft Contract for Services (Attachment C), if any
Key dates
- Solicitation Release Date
- October 30, 2026
- RSVP for pre-proposal meeting
- November 10, 2026 at Noon
- Pre-Proposal Conference
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:00 AM
- Deadline for Questions
- November 18, 2026, NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. EST.
- Proposals due
- December 11, 2026, NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. EST.
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via OpenGov
- Instructions
- Submitted online through the Commission electronic bid service provider OpenGov. Cost Proposal must be uploaded as a separate PDF file.
Contract details
- Term
- Three (3) years
- Place of performance
- Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Maryland
- Insurance and bonding
- Proof of insurance required per Insurance Checklist; Professional Liability Insurance naming Commission as additional insured on Commercial and Excess/Umbrella Insurance.